How this trust score was computed
Trust blends alignment (40%): does the outlet rank games the way players do; decoded accuracy (30%): after translating the outlet's own scale habits (a '7/10 means mediocre' scale is decoded, not punished), how well its reviews predict player sentiment; and player-side (30%): on games where press consensus and players sharply disagreed, whose side it took. Recent reviews weigh more (2-year half-life), and the blend is shrunk toward a neutral prior (60) so small samples can't peg the scale. Player quality is launch-window Steam sentiment, so outlets aren't punished for reviewing a launch build that later got patched.
Controversy record: on 8 games where press consensus and players sharply disagreed, this reviewer sided with players 3 times.
Computed 6m ago · full methodology →
Outlet vs. players
Each dot is a game both this outlet and players scored. The dashed line is perfect agreement: dots above it mean the outlet was more generous than players, below it more harsh.
Biggest disagreements with players
The receipts: games where this outlet's verdict landed furthest from player sentiment.
- +33Sid Meier’s Civilization® VIoutlet 90 · players 57 · Jan 2017
- +21Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IIIoutlet 70 · players 49 · May 2017
- -24Half-Life: Alyxoutlet 70 · players 94 · Apr 2020
- +28Torment: Tides of Numeneraoutlet 90 · players 63 · Feb 2017
- +7Rising Storm 2: Vietnamoutlet 80 · players 73 · Jun 2017
- +7Wreckfestoutlet 80 · players 73 · Jul 2018
- +12Tyrannyoutlet 90 · players 78 · Jan 2017
- -35The Supperoutlet 60 · players 95 · Feb 2020
- +14Blood Bowl 2: Legendary Edition (Classic)outlet 80 · players 66 · Sep 2017
- -45Angels with Scaly Wings™ / 鱗羽の天使outlet 50 · players 95 · Feb 2017
Recent reviews (51 tracked)
- 90Deep Rock GalacticJul 2, 2020
“With gorgeous visuals, pleasing soundscapes, extensive customization options, and plenty of gameplay variety, there’s something for everyone to enjoy in Deep Rock Galactic.”
read full review ↗ - 80The Procession to CalvaryMay 21, 2020
“An absolute delight for connoisseurs of fine art and comedy in the vein of Monty Python, this is the perfect journey for the individual who knows better than to take life too seriously.”
read full review ↗ - 70Half-Life: AlyxApr 21, 2020
“While it doesn’t break the mold, Half-Life: Alyx provides a polished, AAA VR experience.”
read full review ↗ - 80DOOM EternalApr 14, 2020
“DOOM Eternal is a title that needs little introduction but deserves a lot of praise. Here, Slayers will feel right at home jumping, dashing, smashing, blasting, and of course exploding through the legions of Hell. While Doom Eternal does focus more on story than the previous 2016 installment, it feels and operates on a much higher frequency of fun.”
read full review ↗ - 70LUNA The Shadow DustMar 9, 2020
“Though a little on the short side, this beautifully drawn puzzler is full of variety and well worth checking out.”
read full review ↗ - 70The PedestrianFeb 25, 2020
“A solid puzzle game with an interesting hook, though it lacks that special something to make it truly transcend the genre.”
read full review ↗ - 60
- 80Children of MortaOct 16, 2019
“A beautifully written, composed, and visualized roguelike.”
read full review ↗ - 60Cooking SimulatorJul 3, 2019
“Cooking Simulator is an entertaining simulation game that allows you to cook to your heart’s content without the real-life mess and can easily consume a few hours of your time, but does suffer from several glitches, can feel repetitive, and is in need of future optimizations.”
read full review ↗ - 60Generation Zero®May 2, 2019
“An interesting take on the post-apocalyptic genre, full of beautiful vistas and a streamlined interface, but moments of awe are punctuated with run-ins with the buggy and inconsistent AI.”
read full review ↗ - 70Tropico 6Apr 26, 2019
“Tropico 6 involves a huge time investment and a steep learning curve, but it is a solid entry in the management/sim genre.”
read full review ↗ - 30Metro ExodusApr 18, 2019
“Metro Exodus is a mishmash of borrowed ideas that falls short of creating a worthy sequel, while holding tight to the previous mistakes of the series.”
read full review ↗ - 60MegaquariumSep 24, 2018
“There are plenty of fish, yes, but there are also too many menus, along with repetitive music and odd sound effects. Twice Circled has some upward swimming to do to reach the surface of the title’s potential.”
read full review ↗ - 60PLANET ALPHASep 20, 2018
“Breathtakingly beautiful, but short and without much variety, means that you’ll probably really have to love side-scrollers to fully enjoy Planet Alpha.”
read full review ↗ - 60Graveyard KeeperSep 13, 2018
“For fans of sims that offer a good range of what you can do, this is worth taking a look at. Although it still needs more tweaking, it’s headed in a good direction.”
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